Software Engineering Manager I – Navigation

TomTom is a global leader in navigation, mapping, and traffic information. Join our dynamic team and vibrant culture to contribute to shaping the future of location technology. 

As a Software Engineering Manager I within our Platform Team for NavSDK, you will play a pivotal role in leading a team of software engineers who's mission is to provide a world-class external developer experience for engineers building products with TomTom's Android and IOS Navigation software development kit (NavSDK). You will collaborate closely with product managers, staff engineers, and other stakeholders to drive the development of high-quality, scalable, and reliable APIs.

• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, providing guidance, support, and coaching to foster professional growth and development;
• Project Management: Manage the full software development lifecycle, from planning and design through implementation, testing, and deployment, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software solutions;
• Technical Direction: Work closely with staff, senior and junior engineers to define technical strategies, standards, and best practices for your team. Be a hands-on manager who can also dive deep and be in touch with the code;
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with product managers, software engineers, Engineering Managers and other stakeholders to understand requirements, prioritize tasks, and deliver solutions that meet customer needs;
• Quality Assurance: Implement processes and tools for ensuring the quality, reliability, integration experience of NavSDK APIs, including our open source example application;
• Risk Management: Identify risks and dependencies early in the development process and work proactively to mitigate them, ensuring smooth project execution and on-time delivery;
• Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the team, promoting innovation, efficiency, and excellence in software development practices.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or relevant professional experience;
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in software development, with at least 6 months in a tech leadership or management role;
• Strong technical background in software engineering, with expertise in at least one high-level programming language such as Kotlin, Swift, C++, Java, or Python;
• Experience leading and contributing to the technical direction and technical designs of a software engineering team;
• Proven track record of successfully leading software development teams and delivering projects on schedule;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders;
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a focus on driving results and continuous improvement;
• Experience with Agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) is a plus;
• Experience with mobile development and/or SDK software development is preferred, but not required.

What we offer

A competitive compensation package, of course.  

Time and resources to grow and develop, including a personal development budget and paid leave for learning days, as well as paid access to e-learning resources such as O'Reilly and LinkedIn Learning. 

Time to support life outside of work, with enhanced parental leave plus paid leave to care for loved ones and volunteer in local communities.  

Work flexibility, where TomTom'ers, in agreement with their manager and team, use both the office and home to focus, collaborate, learn and socialize. It's all about getting the best out of both worlds – we ask TomTom'ers to come to the office two days a week, and the remaining three are free to be worked in either location.

Improve your home office with a setup budget and get extra support with a monthly allowance. 

Enjoy options to work from your home country and abroad for a set number of days each year, to visit family and friends, or to simply explore the world we're mapping.  

Take the holidays you want with a competitive holiday plan, plus an extra day off to celebrate your birthday. 

Join annual events like our Hackathon and DevDays to bring your ideas to life with talented teammates from around the world. 

Become a part of our inclusive global culture and have the chance to collaborate with a diverse community – we have over 80 nationalities at TomTom 

Find out more about our global benefits and enjoy additional local benefits tailored to your location. 

Meet your team

We're the Navigation SDK team. We work on complex code to develop TomTom's Navigation Software Development Kit, integrating technologies provided by other Product Units and enabling our customers to easily build competitive navigation applications. Your code will also be at the heart of TomTom's navigation products like AmiGO, helping millions of people find their way in the world.

At TomTom...

You'll help people find their way in the world. In 2004, TomTom revolutionized how the world moves with the introduction of the first portable navigation device. Now, we intend to do it again by engineering the first-ever real-time map, the smartest and most useful map on the planet.

Work with a team of 3,600+ unique, curious and passionate problem-solvers. Together, we'll open up a world of possibilities for car manufacturers, enterprises and developers to help people understand and get closer to the world around them.

After you apply

Our recruitment team will work hard to give you a meaningful experience throughout your journey with us, no matter the outcome. Your application will be screened closely and you can rest assured that all follow-up actions will be thorough, from assessments and interviews all the way through onboarding. To find out more about our application process, check out our hiring FAQs.

TomTom is an equal opportunity employer

TomTom is where you can find your place in the world. Every day we welcome, nurture and celebrate differences. Why? Because your uniqueness is what makes you, you. No matter your culture or background, you'll find your impact at TomTom. Research also shows that sometimes women and underrepresented communities can be hesitant to apply for positions unless they believe they meet 100% of the criteria. If you can relate to this, please know that we'd love to hear from you.